brownonbow

The bow is a big river and therefore the water is hard to read. After some time spent on it you will more easily find fish, but it will take time or a walk and wade by someone like Maxwell to shorten the learning curve. If you are new to the river or even fly fishing, it can be a little daunting but well worth the time invested. Like others have already mentioned the catch rate really does depend on conditions. A couple of weeks ago you could see the fish rising to caddis with reckless abandon, it was like fishing a high mountain stream for cutts... yes they really were that willing. FFW to January and they are a lot more lethargic trying to conserve energy and simply make it to spring. Bottom line: if you want to catch fish consistently you must learn how to nymph fish properly. I am certainly no hotshot and am happy to return without being skunked. On any given outing I would say I catch around 3 fish and on a stellar day maybe 8-12 (3hr window). Keep in mind that one day can vary dramatically from the next. I have had great days that I try to relive the next day in the same or similar spot without the same success. The bow is a great fishery-you would be a fool to argue otherwise.

Are you sure, I see it in the trading pit.

Anybody know where Grant Fines got to ??

X 2 on Maude lake. I have been there twice and I had a great time on both outings. I am also very grateful that I managed to do this before I broke my ankle in October as it seems it will not ever be the same and has put an end to my backpacking days. Lesson learned: life(health) is short, live every day well!!!

Lance, try bonking them over the head with a stick, if that doesn't work look for a substantial rock.

Man, I thought I was the only one to do this. Sorry to hear of the loss, I did the same thing at policemans about 7 years ago with a temple fork. I also found a hardy(?) perfect reel at policemans that I managed to reunite with it's appreciative owner. I have since taken McLennans advice to heart and put my rod on the hood of my truck first thing when I get back to the truck and when I leave I cannot forget it.

If you want to get a deal look on Kijiji. You will have to be patient, and quick when you see one, but every now and again one comes up for $250.00 A pontoon is much more comfortable to be in all day. Especially if the weather turns ugly. You have more options to bring gear with you and even do an overnighter. If you want to float a river, even once a year, go with a pontoon. You are taking your life into your hands floating a river with your feet dangling from a belly boat, waiting for a sweeper or other river debris to connect.

I'm sure that'll do the rapids below fish creek quite nicely!!!

If you are looking for blue spruce I have a couple hundred I am considering putting on the market (ie: kijiji). They are between 2-4 ft tall. This would be a u-dig sort of deal. Of course they are healthy now and growing well, but I am not a nursery and cannot guarantee what happens to them after they leave my yard. Anybody interested??? P.M. me.

Everybody loves boobies!!!

And once again your knowledge on the subject at hand is astounding...

Hope this helps to relieve any guilt you may have been feeling. Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." Remember they are just fish...

I am with brownsbask except I prefer to wear mine all the time, especially in traffic when the snow is melting on the edge of the deerfoot. It is absolutely amazing how they take the glare away!!! Canadensis: Spend some more time on the bow and you too will be rewarded... these are not fish tales. The Bow is world renowned for a reason. (I did appreciate the humor though!)

Pretty sure it's not the price but rather the QUALITY(ie it's not going to fall apart after three casts) that he was getting at.

I'm wondering if the hydrogen peroxide is going to affect the fly lines integrity at all. 'Spose it doesn't really matter, it's pretty repulsive to fish as it is right now anyway. Thanks wolfie. How is it that cat urine is lethal to humans? I know that during all of my wife's pregnancies I was put in charge of the litter box, but didn't think there was any other imminent danger.

Must be something about the way it smells that attracts it to leaving its scent on my gear. (or else my wife is training it...) And this cat dispels all understanding and wisdom previously posted as it is both female and spayed. I'm just gonna have to be more diligent about movin' the gear to higher ground as soon as I get back from a trip.

No, but anyone want a cat...

Okay, the good part of the story first, I got out yesterday and the weather was great and the fishing good too...but what is that faint smell??? I couldn't place it for the first while but then I took a wiff of my reel and there it was CAT PEE!!! I HATE the smell of cat pee. Especially on fly gear. Don't get me wrong I like cats, but why does their pee have to be so repulsive? The cat got my rod case and reel complete with a barely broken in rio grande flyline. I have soaked and scrubbed it but cannot relieve it of the odor. The worst part of it is that the cat has already had forgiveness for doing this once before. That time it targeted my fishing duffel bag and unleashed the vast majority of it's venom on a full (200 +) box of dry flies. I know, sacrelig right... Anyhow, lesson learned, cats are cheap, fly fishing gear is not.

A firefighter was working on the engine outside the Station, when he noticed a little girl nearby in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the sides and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle. The girl was wearing a firefighter's helmet. The wagon was being pulled by her dog and her cat. The firefighter walked over to take a closer look. 'That sure is a nice fire truck,' the firefighter said with admiration. 'Thanks,' the girl replied. The firefighter looked a little closer. The girl had tied the wagon to her dog's collar and to the cat's testicles. 'Little partner,' the firefighter said, 'I don't want to tell you how to run your rig, but if you were to tie that rope around the cat's collar, I think you could go faster. ' The little girl replied thoughtfully, 'You're probably right, but then I wouldn't have a siren.'

Lovin' the swagger!!!

Brace yourself, it gets pretty pricey from this point on...your fly's just went from costing $12/dozen to approximately $20. Hopefully the quality increases as well as the price!!! Have fun, I too like catching the fish on a fly I constructed at home in my vise on a cold winter night.

Oh, now that is funny!!!

I broke the tip of my gl3 last summer and finally got around to replacing it. The service was done through fish tales and they as well as loomis were great. The rod is no longer in production so they replaced it with an xperience. I was not in a huge rush to get the rod back being off season and all, so I don't recall the exact amount of days till I got it back, but it was within a reasonable amount of time anyhow. I don't know if they offer the expedited service to Canada or not, (hands down the best warranty service offered by any rod company out there) but that would be the way to go if you are in a rush. Note: you've got a great rod there and from what I have heard they are very tough for there weight and tip diameter.

I like a wire worm. There are a couple of great reasons for this. Firstly it is easy to tie... wrap wire around a hook...done. Secondly when tied on as the point fly on your rig it more or less replaces the need for lead.

geart pcts amn, I olved all fo thme!!!!!!